Alumni News
- Posted 09.08.26
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The University of West Alabama has announced the schedule for its annual Homecoming celebration, with events for alumni scheduled Oct.1-3.
- Posted 09.03.26
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For Autumn Blalock of Abbeville, Alabama, earning the University of West Alabama鈥檚 Distinguished Dissertation Award for the Spring 2026 commencement cycle was an honor that was deeply personal to her.
- Posted 08.26.26
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When Dustin 鈥淧ete鈥� Eaves arrived at the University of West Alabama in 2003, he had no idea how much his college experience would influence his future.
- Posted 07.06.26
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As part of the University of West Alabama's continued commitment to strengthening the student experience and advancing student success, UWA President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Byron Thetford as Vice President for Student Affairs.
- Posted 05.22.26
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As part of the University of West Alabama鈥檚 continued emphasis on strengthening institutional communications, marketing, and brand advancement, UWA President Dr. Todd G. Fritch has announced the appointment of Betsy Compton as Executive Director of Communications & Marketing.
- Posted 04.23.26
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Alumnus William Crawford has been selected to serve as Director of the Outdoor Fellows Program and Head Coach of the Bass Fishing Team, two new initiatives designed to expand student opportunity and engagement while advancing the state鈥檚 growing focus on outdoor recreation, natural resource education, and workforce development.
- Posted 04.21.26
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UWA has named two-time graduate Dr. Audrey Crawford as vice president for enrollment management and student success, where she will oversee admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and a range of student support programs.
- Posted 02.27.26
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The University of West Alabama and the Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of 12 outstanding alumni at its annual awards ceremony, held Feb. 26 in the Bell Conference Center on UWA鈥檚 campus, in conjunction with the Society of the Golden Key Induction Ceremony.
- Posted 02.27.26
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Two distinguished individuals, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., MD, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and Candice Davis, DPT, PT of Meridian, Mississippi, were inducted into the University of West Alabama鈥檚 Society of the Golden Key during a ceremony at the Bell Conference Center, Thursday, Feb. 26.